abêtifier

French

verb
Definitions
  • to make dumb, stupid
  • (reflexive) to become dumb, stupid

Etymology

Affix from French bête (animal, beast, inept, stupid).

Origin

French

bête

Gloss

animal, beast, inept, stupid

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

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